With Apple, Uber, and other tech-savvy companies making big product announcements this time of year, you may have overlooked an anniversary. This week marks the 35th anniversary of the spreadsheet.I …
In (partial) defense of Millennials
George Anders at Forbes has a brief but unbalanced piece on Millennials' spending habits. The article shows why data-driven stories, just like any other stories, need to be put into context.Anders …
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Wal-Clinic and the Nature of Primary Care
Struggling to find new sales avenues as the big-box model is in decline, Wal-Mart is building an express-care network.The author makes some interesting points about the nature of primary care in our …
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Data Visualization: All Trends Subject to Change
Rather than my usual news-item commentary, I am going to write about something I've learned from data modelling and visualization.The biggest expense for many employers is salaries & wages. This …
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Big Data and Disperse Knowledge
Economists are frequently turning to Twitter, Google and other online data sources to analyze the markets.In an economy less focused on manufacturing and more on information and connections, it …
What the Internet Can Do For Pennies
I enjoy listening to NPR's Planet Money. They make economic theory manageable to the average listener, through stories on everything from violins to professional sports. I'm frequently disappointed, …
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